Deb Knight is ‘after Georgie Gardner’s job’ as she attempts big TV comeback after getting axed from 2GB
Deborah Knight is keeping her eyes open for new opportunities after being dropped from the coveted 2GB afternoon slot.
The radio presenter, 50, revealed she will step back from the role after the Christmas holidays but will not leave the Nine radio network completely.
And now a new report claims Deb is eyeing the weekend newsreader role, currently filled by Georgie Gardner.
This is what alleged sources say women’s Day that Deb hopes to “convince the network that she should be the one presenting the weekend news.”
“It’s time for Deb to have a role where she has a say,” the alleged insider says.
Deborah Knight (right) is keeping her eyes open for new opportunities after being dropped from the coveted 2GB afternoon slot. And now a new report claims Deb is eyeing the weekend newsreader role – currently held by Georgie Gardner (right)
Another “close insider” says Deb’s reported $600,000 salary could be “cut in half,” and that she wants to win her “dream role as a weekend news anchor” to avoid the slash.
Ny Breaking Australia has approached Channel Nine for comment.
Deb announced a big career move to her radio listeners on Monday – the former Today star said she is about to become the ‘new national presenter of Money News’.
‘I’m taking a step back as host of the afternoons. However, I’m not leaving 2 GB behind. In fact, I’m taking on a new, broader networking role,” she said.
‘I have been appointed to a new role as the new national presenter of Money News.’
Deb announced a big career move to her radio listeners on Monday – the former Today star said she’s about to become the ‘new national presenter of Money News’
Current Money News host Scott Haywood “will also continue to play a major role in Money News,” although Deb did not elaborate on his role.
The media host went on to say that “taking a step back from afternoons is not easy” as she “loves” the show she has been hosting for the past four years.
Despite reportedly being ‘shattered’ by Nine’s decision, she has chosen to look on the bright side of her new evening job.
“I’ve missed too many school drop-offs and pick-ups over the years, I often put my work first,” she said.
‘I’m really looking forward to being here for my family many more times.’
Deb’s departure from 2GB’s afternoon slot was first reported on Sunday when it was revealed she was being sacked following a huge drop in her ratings
Deb’s departure from 2GB’s afternoon slot was first reported on Sunday when it was revealed she was being sacked following a huge drop in her ratings.
The broadcaster was ‘stunned’ by the news it received last week, the channel reported The Sunday Telegraph.
Her salary was rumored to be $600,000 when she started the afternoon radio show in 2020 after being fired from the Today breakfast show.
But despite debuting with a stunning 11.4 percent audience share, she has since fallen to a record-low 6 percent share in the most recent survey.
Candidates have reportedly already lined up for her position at 2GB, with Deb’s understudy Joe Hildebrand and fellow 2GB presenter Mark Levy topping the list.
The broadcaster was ‘devastated’ by the news it received last week, The Sunday Telegraph reports